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The Visionaries
Watch our exclusive new series with the pro basketball players on chasing dreams, shattering expectations, and creating meaningful legacies.
Jaylen Brown
Boston shooting guard and small forward Jaylen Brown has never been one to follow expectations—on or off the court. From the moment he stepped into a middle school chess club and was told he didn’t belong, he’s been playing the game on his own terms.
“This game [of chess] is all about mindset,” he says, as he spars with his grandfather, the former marine and boxer, Willie Brown. “Your approach, your style, and even when my back is against the wall, strategy. You gotta be able to think.” For Jaylen, every move—whether in chess, basketball, or life—is a step toward breaking boundaries.
This game taught me that you gotta have a strong mind if you want to win.
Jaylen Brown
to his grandfather, willie brown
Jaylen Brown
Boston shooting guard and small forward Jaylen Brown has never been one to follow expectations—on or off the court. From the moment he stepped into a middle school chess club and was told he didn’t belong, he’s been playing the game on his own terms.
This game taught me that you gotta have a strong mind if you want to win.
Jaylen Brown
On the art of chess
“This game [of chess] is all about mindset,” he says, as he spars with his grandfather, the former marine and boxer, Willie Brown. “Your approach, your style, and even when my back is against the wall, strategy. You gotta be able to think.” For Jaylen, every move—whether in chess, basketball, or life—is a step toward breaking boundaries.
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Normally, legacy is about passing things down. This time, I wanna pass some things up.
Jaylen Brown
to his grandfather, willie brown
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Carmelo Anthony
Basketball legend, native New Yorker, and entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony made his unforgettable mark as a former forward and prolific scorer. “You have to be willing to take chances,” he says, reflecting on his career, emphasizing the importance of making an impact beyond the game. “We’re not just a part of this small ecosystem.”
“This game [of chess] is all about mindset,” he says, as he spars with his grandfather, the former marine and boxer, Willie Brown. “Your approach, your style, and even when my back is against the wall, strategy. You gotta be able to think.” For Jaylen, every move—whether in chess, basketball, or life—is a step toward breaking boundaries.
New York is the Mecca of basketball. We’re talking about real pride, real grit, real grind. You want to be the best here in New York.
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony
Basketball legend, native New Yorker, and entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony made his unforgettable mark as a former forward and prolific scorer. “You have to be willing to take chances,” he says, reflecting on his career, emphasizing the importance of making an impact beyond the game. “We’re not just a part of this small ecosystem.”
New York is the Mecca of basketball. We’re talking about real pride, real grit, real grind. You want to be the best here in New York.
Carmelo Anthony
As his son, Kiyan, rises as a basketball star, Carmelo guides him with a simple truth: success comes from staying true to yourself and keeping an eye on the bigger picture. “I was able to take a lot of risks,” Carmelo says to his son, “and I see the same thing within yourself.”
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I’ve been making my way as long as you can remember. Now it’s your turn.
Carmelo Anthony
To his son, Kiyan Anthony
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